Dedicated Procede laptop?

1MAN · 07-04-2011, 08:32 PM

Thinking about getting an inexpensive laptop that would be dedicated to use with a Procede tune in my car.

Since consensus seems to be that Windows XP works best, any thoughts about a basic (and inexpensive) netbook -- like an Asus 1005HA or 1001PX -- that comes with XP and has 1 GB Ram and 160 GB HDD.

Can pick these up for around $250, but would that they work well?

Thanks.

IMAN

The Ghost · 07-04-2011, 08:35 PM

I've had zero problems running PROcede on my netbook with Windows 7.

SSIMPS · 07-04-2011, 09:33 PM

I run procede on my Toshiba netbook with windows 7 and it works great. only problem is that the screen is so small that I can't see the bottom of the use adjustable parameters screen so I just have to hit enter to apply

Brey335i · 07-04-2011, 09:34 PM

IMO, if you're just buying the laptop to use with the Procede, you might as well pick up a used XP laptop for $100 from someone.

Pepe_pr · 07-04-2011, 09:54 PM

I have a acer one net book and works like a charm

creaminz · 07-04-2011, 10:05 PM

HP Mini - Never been disconnected. Uploaded FW/Maps no problem even running on battery.

1MAN · 07-04-2011, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by creaminz

HP Mini - Never been disconnected. Uploaded FW/Maps no problem even running on battery.

Thanks.

Something like that is pretty much what I had in mind.

Are you running Windows 7 or XP on your HP Mini?

1MAN

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 07-05-2011, 11:41 AM

I got one of those $300 acer that is dedicated for the car. ITs windows 7 but it works seamlessly. I have it in windows xp compatibility mode but I think it worked fine without that.

The computer is not the best for multi-tasking but it only has one task and that is to upload firmware and datalog and does it just fine. Cant beat the price,battery life, light weight and size of it.

onebadmofo · 07-05-2011, 11:43 AM

I'd recommend an older IBM Thinkpad. They can be had for cheap and indestructible. Battery sucks on them though.

Chefcg1 · 07-05-2011, 03:32 PM

gateway 11.6" here. Running win7. never had any issue and has better native resolution than standard netbook.

s2k_335i · 07-05-2011, 03:44 PM

I have a separate Dell xp for Procede...

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Brey335i Banned 118 Rep 4,771 Posts Drives: e46 ///M3 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (11)	IMO, if you're just buying the laptop to use with the Procede, you might as well pick up a used XP laptop for $100 from someone.
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3474 Rep 79,211 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	I got one of those $300 acer that is dedicated for the car. ITs windows 7 but it works seamlessly. I have it in windows xp compatibility mode but I think it worked fine without that. The computer is not the best for multi-tasking but it only has one task and that is to upload firmware and datalog and does it just fine. Cant beat the price,battery life, light weight and size of it.
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onebadmofo Colonel 353 Rep 2,394 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Central NJ iTrader: (14)	I'd recommend an older IBM Thinkpad. They can be had for cheap and indestructible. Battery sucks on them though.
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